How to Grow China Palm | Livistona chinensis Care

Chinese Fan Palm is an easy-to-grow subtropical plant that can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Check out the details about how to grow it.

The Chinese Palm is native to east Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan) and some areas of South Africa. With fan-shaped leaves, this evergreen plant stands out with downwards-drooping leaves, popularizing it as Fountain Palm. It requires low maintenance, which makes it a good houseplant.

Botanical Name: Livistona chinensis

Common Names: Chinese fountain palm, Fountain palm, Wide leaf palm

Propagation from seeds takes more time than all other alternative growing options. Plant the seeds in moist potting soil containing perlite or regular garden sand. Water and keep the seeds in a warm spot with indirect sunlight. The seeds will germinate in 3-5 weeks.

Propagation via pups is an easy, quick, and commonly used method. Look for a sucker stem or root at the base of a well-grown Chinese Palm and cut it using a disinfected knife.

Plant it in a pot containing a mix of perlite and well-draining soil. Water well, and place it in an area with indirect sunlight. The roots will develop in a few weeks, and the plant can be repotted into a bigger pot.

The size of the container depends on how big or small the plant is. If you are planning to get the plant from a garden center, then it is advisable to transplant it into size bigger pot.

The key here is the pot size should always be one size bigger than the root ball of the plant.

While growing Chinese Palm, pick a location that receives indirect sunlight—an east-facing window would be a great place if you are planning to grow it indoors.

Avoid keeping it anywhere that is exposed to the constant exposure to harsh afternoon sun, as it may burn the foliage. Avoid